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Yah-ta-hey, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
507
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
148
ZIP codes
0
Yah-ta-hey and its ZIP codes
Yah-ta-hey at a glance
- Yah-ta-hey is about 8.4 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,068 a year, 31% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $28,200 (89% below New Mexico).
Housing and community stats
Yah-ta-hey, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,068
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$28,200
Homeownership
96.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
46.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (44), Mexican Americans (43), Irish Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Yah-ta-hey.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
How people get to work
Yah-ta-hey, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.6%
Average one-way commute: 46.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yah-ta-hey, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
10.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yah-ta-hey, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
29.3%
U.S. 12.8% +16.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.0%
U.S. 11.1% +5.9 pts
Cities near Yah-ta-hey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 12.6 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 9 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| GallupCity | 8.2 mi | 20.2 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Black HatCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Williams AcresCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| NakaibitoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7 |
| CrestviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7 |
| Purty RockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Tse BonitoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 18.3 |
| Brimhall NizhoniCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 16.3 |
| TohatchiCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yah-ta-hey, NM in?
- Yah-ta-hey is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Yah-ta-hey, NM?
- About 507 people live in Yah-ta-hey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yah-ta-hey?
- Nearby places include Rock Springs (2.4 mi), Twin Lakes (3.8 mi), Gamerco (4.5 mi), Gallup (8.2 mi), White Cliffs (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023